"The Analytical Mastermind" Daniel J. Glenn
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"The Analytical Mastermind" Daniel J. Glenn
@danieljglenn.com
Podcasts:
@fascinatingnouns.com
@fgggbt.com
Multi-hyphenate Savant
My new shirt is here, just in time for the holidays! If you know why these 3 are so petrifying, then this is the shirt for you! If not, it's okay, just check out the latest few episodes of my podcast @fgggbt.com & you will be a stone cold expert!
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#fantasy #cosplay #medusa
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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This week, in our final episode of 2025 #TheBrainTrust discusses #Vampires! What more can be said of these suave members of the undead? Turns out plenty. We discuss the importance of blood types, and the advantages of being biologically dead.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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No one wants to be turned to stone, we can all agree on that, but what it's even worse if you get turned by a small creature the size of a barnyard chicken. That's just embarrassing! This week, we teach you how to avoid that by knowing the cockatrice:

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October 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Jeffrey and I discuss his history with shine boxes and exclamations in less than 60 seconds.
Listen to our full interview on Fascinating Nouns:
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October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Who doesn't love horses? #dungeonsanddragons definitely does, given all the horse-based creatures that populate their monster manual. This week we discuss equine qualities of the Pegasus, unicorn, nightmare, & the centaur. Which would you rather encounter?
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October 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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We know that carnivorous plants eat insects, but what if they evolved to eat people? Not only COULD it happen, it is possible it already has. Listen as we discuss psychedelic pollen, crapping in a pitcher plant, and the dangers of coconuts.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My new shirt is out, just in time for #halloween! Have you every played #candyland & wondered what would happen if there was a #zombie out bake? Delicious cookies feasting on even more delicious candy brains. The perfect gift. WEEN25 for 25% off. bit.ly/Glennco_Desi...
October 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Dryads, impish little forest spirits that will charm you and convince you to stay with them.....forever! Listen as we discuss pheromones, quantum waviness, and their relationship with treants.
bit.ly/FGGGbT_Dryads
October 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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The needs of living trees on the latest episode of #FGGGbT
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October 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Just in time for the @cubsbot.bsky.social playoff run, I am talking with @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social, author of #chicagocubs Firsts about some of the most historic moments in #cubs history. We discuss Ryne Sandberg, Ernie Banks, and Harry Caray. Listen here: bit.ly/Al_Yellon
September 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Al predicts this year's World Series in 30 seconds. Not all great 1 minute interviews last 60 seconds.
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2 Questions, 1 Minute w/ Al Yellon
YouTube video by Daniel J. Glenn
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September 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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It is widely know that you can't say #D&D properly without #dragons, so this week we take a look at these winged beasts. Why does their color determines their attitude? What is the best breath weapon? And how do lobsters fit into the equation? Find out on this week's episode: bit.ly/FGGGbT_Dragons
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The #FGGGBT crew is back at #sandiegocomiccon! Come see Michael Dennin, Ben Siepser, and myself as we discuss how monsters, creatures, and other dungeon denizens interact with each other in their subterranean ecological environment. Trust me, it will be way more exciting that it sounds.
July 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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The "Wall Cycle to Ocotillo", also known as the Squaw Peak Pots, was the very first publicly funded art installation in #phoenix back in the 90's. Some of the pots have been destroyed or removed, but there are about 30 left, so see if you can find them all.
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The Squaw Peak Pots of Arizona - Fascinating Nouns on the Road
YouTube video by Daniel J. Glenn
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June 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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*Spoiler Alert* It is not your eyes, & no time is not standing still.The famous clock tower in #Florence, #arizona is fake! Yes, that beautiful face is painted on. It reminds me of my favorite clock tower of all time, which is also stuck at the same time.
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The Clock Tower in Florence AZ - Fascinating Nouns on the Road
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June 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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A few weeks ago I went to the Dwarf Car Museum and was lucky enough to meet Ernie Adams, the curator and inventor of the Dwarf Car. He was nice enough to walk me through one of his favorite replicas: The 1940 Mecury

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The Dwarf Car Museum - Fascinating Nouns on the Road
YouTube video by Daniel J. Glenn
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April 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Here is my latest episode of 2 Questions 1 Minute with Ernie Adams, inventor of the Dwarf Car:
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Two Questions, One Minute w/Ernie Adams of the Dwarf Car Museum
YouTube video by Daniel J. Glenn
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April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I am not posting this because I am getting older and want to manufacture relevance, BUT this is a great article from The Guardian about the importance of older animals and how they pass on their culture to the next generation.
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Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests
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December 9, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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The season of giving is here at #FGGGbT, & as such it is time to discuss #santa. This isn't your grandma's Santa Claus, though. This one is buff, tough, and ready to bring you stuff! Listen to our take on #RedOne as part of our #Tech of Christmas suite: bit.ly/3mwRmI
December 5, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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This week we discuss a creature that goes by many different names: #Yeti #sasquatch, #skunkape, #yowie, but you probably know him as #bigfoot. This elusive creature has inspired groups to go on expeditions looking for him, and today's guest did just that. Listen to his tales: bit.ly/3B7QSVMbit.l...
December 3, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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In case you missed it while eating Thanksgiving turkey, check out our episode on #TombRaider! We discuss puzzles VS traps, the whip VS the grappling hook, and Lara Croft VS Laura Craft: bit.ly/3Vd2Bcj
FGGGbT Ep. 198: Raiding Tombs in 10 Easy Steps
Raiding tombs is tough work, which is maybe Lara Croft, the world's most famous tomb raider, is such a jerk.  Personally I like Indiana Jones a lot better, but he was definitely not as athletic as Lar...
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December 3, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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We all know #thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you have a pet (especially a dog) I know you are thankful for them. Dogs are uniquely intelligent & this week Dr. Brian Hare discusses his work at Duke University's Puppy Kindergarten: bit.ly/33M93wV
November 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
I am sure we will cover Freddy in a future episode.
Inspired by @markplier.bsky.social's new show #theedgeofsleep, this week we discuss how sleep cleans out your brain, the world records for days without sleep, & what to do if you find yourself in a situation where falling asleep will kill you (non-Krueger situations).
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November 25, 2024 at 6:31 PM
It was always going to be the Octopus. Mind Flayers aren't totally out of the question.
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Scientists reveal what creature will RULE Earth should all humans die
This creature is said to possess the 'physical and mental attributes necessary' to evolve into the next civilisation-building species.
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November 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM